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Iowa History 101: “A Colorful and Impressive Spectacle”: Nine Decades of Tulip Time in Pella, IA

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600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Jessi Galligan, Executive Director at Pella Historical Museums, will share about the history and legacy of Pella’s Tulip Festival. First organized in 1935, Tulip Time is a celebration of the community’s history and Dutch heritage.

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April Baratta's Lunches

600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Cafe Baratta's is offering a new lunch option for visitors and families every other Wednesday. The meal on April 24 will feature a grilled chicken sandwich with chips and a brownie. 

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May Baratta's Lunches

Cafe Baratta's at the State Historical Building of Iowa
600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Join us for a pop-up lunch at the State Historical Building of Iowa. Seating is available both indoors in the cafe on the 3rd floor or on our private outdoor terrace. Contact michelle@barattas.com to pre-order your lunch today!

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Iowa History 101: Iowa's African American Civil War Heritage

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600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Join Dr. David Brodnax, Sr., Professor of History at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois, in an exploration of Iowa’s black Civil War veterans and their families and communities.

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May Baratta's Lunches

Cafe Baratta's at the State Historical Building of Iowa
600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Join us for a pop-up lunch at the State Historical Building of Iowa. Seating is available both indoors in the cafe on the 3rd floor or on our private outdoor terrace. Contact michelle@barattas.com to pre-order your lunch today!

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June Baratta's Lunches

Cafe Baratta's at the State Historical Building of Iowa
600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Join us for a pop-up lunch at the State Historical Building of Iowa. Seating is available both indoors in the cafe on the 3rd floor or on our private outdoor terrace. Contact michelle@barattas.com to pre-order your lunch today!

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